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Jesus by Eileen DiGiacomo (USA) It took me a while to notice that in this image Jesus bears the crown of thorns and blood drips down his forehead. Unsurprising then that he looks so sorrowful. But notice also the background. Are these the words of the law and the prophets? The words that he hasContinue reading “Lent, Day 36 (Tuesday of Holy Week)”

The Sermon on the Mount This image of Jesus delivering the sermon on the mount is full of life and energy and movement. It reminds us that Christ’s teaching isn’t something static, an unchanging set of rules to be slavishly followed. No, Christ calls us to life, and life in all its fullness. He callsContinue reading “Lent, Day 35 (Monday of Holy Week)”

Risen Christ, Olugbemi Moronfolu, 2023 This gorgeous, almost ethereal image of the resurrected Jesus, was created by a member of St Clare’s in one sitting. She was determined not to overthink it, and that gives it a sense of lightness and movement which I love. It makes me think of the final verse of theContinue reading “Lent, Day 34 (Saturday)”

Cristo Negro (Black Christ) Ruizanglada, 2014 Black lives matter. This picture of Jesus, beaten and broken, his head bowed, speaks to me of the intolerable injustice that people of colour continue to endure. Today we pray for all those who suffer from discrimination, prejudice, oppression, poverty, ill health or any kind of harm, simply becauseContinue reading “Lent, Day 33 (Friday)”

Christ’s embrace A very sensible friend, not given to flights of fancy told me how once, when she was having a really difficult time, she arrived at church, and just sat and bowed her head and cried. As she sat there, someone came up behind her and wrapped their arms around her. She didn’t needContinue reading “Lent, Day 32 (Thursday)”

Jesus by Jo Justino (Brazil) Images of Jesus so often portray him looking serious, thoughtful, or in pain. Images of him smiling, or looking at ease with the world are harder to find. In this image Jesus looks directly at us, with a gentle smile on his face. Know that this is how Jesus looksContinue reading “Lent, Day 31 (Wednesday)”

Christ, the Good Shepherd Spring is in the air! As we move through Lent, the closer we come to Easter, the more the world around us (well, those of us in the northern hemisphere) is transformed. Spring flowers emerge, the birds are singing, the trees are covered in blossom, lambs frolic in the fields. JesusContinue reading “Lent, Day 30 (Tuesday)”

Madonna and Christ, Wassily Kandinsky, 1917 This exquisite image of Mary and the Christ Child is one of Kandinsky’s glass paintings. It is small, just 21 cm high and very fragile. You can clearly see where the glass has cracked. The crack runs through the face of Jesus. It seems to me to add toContinue reading “Lent, Day 29 (Monday)”

Lord, stay with us, Rufus46, 2011 As you come to the end of the 5th week of Lent journey, you may be weary. The Lenten disciplines that you set yourself may feel hard to sustain, or you may not have managed to keep them going. This image of the two disciples walking with Jesus onContinue reading “Lent, Day 28 (Saturday)”

Crucified Christ, Wassily Kandinsky, 1911 This painting by Kandinsky, inspired by Bavarian Folk Art is a riot of colour and movement. There’s a pink sun and blue mountains. St George, dressed in bright yellow, is seen riding across the scene at the foot of the cross. Beams of light shoot out from the head ofContinue reading “Lent, Day 27 (Friday)”